essential oils for beauty

Think about all the things your hands do in a day. Between washing dishes, carrying groceries, covering up coughs, digging around in the garden, and braving the cold, is there any wonder why your hands get rough, dry, cracked, and sore?!

Luckily, though, you don’t have to change your life to have soft, smooth hands. All you need to do is add a few essential oils to your daily routine!

No matter what you’ve subjected your hands to, the right essential oils can help. The skin on your hands is thick, which is perfect for preventing germs and other dangers from penetrating it. However, your body’s natural protection mechanisms aren’t enough to fend off all the stress, dirt, and chemicals your hands are subjected to on a daily basis. Essential oils are a safe, effective way to supplement the work your body does naturally. For example, lemon oil is a great cleanser, while geranium, lavender, and rose all help nourish the skin on your hands. Chamomile and lavender are great for relieving eczema and contact dermatitis, or if you’re dealing with lots of roughness or scrapes, frankincense can provide an extra dose of TLC.Want to take your hand care routine a step further? The right oil blends can work wonders! Here are some of my favorites:

Hand Care Scrub

The only way to get softer, smoother hands is to exfoliate on a regular basis. That way, you can slough off dead cells and make it easier for your skin to soak up valuable nutrients. My Hand Care Scrub is gentle enough to be used once a day, but strong enough to get rid of all the build-up that’s making your hands rough.

Antifungal Nail Oil

Your nails are exposed to a lot — even more than your hands, because they’re the first sensory contact point with the environment around you. They should be elastic, have a dull shine, and be slightly curved. If yours don’t look that way, they need a pick-me-up. Simply mix:1 ounce carrier oil8 drops tea tree3 drops patchouli3 drops lemon

Massage it into your nail bed 3 times each day for cleaner, healthier nails.

Aromatic Nail Conditioning Soak

If your cuticles are dry or torn, the right essential oils can make them look healthy and vibrant. All you have to do is mix: 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 5 drops lemon 2 drops rosemary 3 drops lavender

Buff your nails with a nail buffer. Buffing will boost your circulation and make your nails shinier. Then soak your nails in this mixture for 10 minutes. This mixture will soften your cuticles, keep fungus at bay, and make break-prone nails stronger.

Remember, it’s important to take good care of your hands. Not only will healthier hands look and feel younger, but your hands are also chock full of reflex points and pressure points. So, the better you treat your hands, the better you’ll feel all over!

Your hands will love the vast collection of essential oils and blends at Aromandina!

This information is based on traditional use of aromatherapy and it does not intend to diagnose or treat any condition. This information should not be used as a substitute for medical counseling with a health care professional. No part of this article may be reproduced in whole or in part without the explicit written permission of Aromandina.